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W244 WOB

2000 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

160,211 mi
Last recorded160,211 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 528113,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW244 WOB
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2016 160,211 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

brake pipes under sealed

Pass 13 Jun 2015 160,206 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 150,855 miles

All brake pipes greased

Both rear tyres inner edges worn

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Nov 2013 150,785 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

All brake pipes greased

Both rear tyres inner edges worn

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2012 141,961 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 133,836 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 123,737 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 122,816 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

bothside front tyres cracked in treads

Fail 20 Oct 2009 122,816 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bothside front tyres cracked in treads

Pass 1 Sep 2008 110,917 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 93,416 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 82,073 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 528?

Based on 168,696 MOT tests across 14,467 vehicles.

70.0%
Pass Rate
5,637
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
14,467
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11,782
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,791
parking brake recording little or no effort 6,746
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,749
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,592
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W244 WOB is a 2000 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2000 BMW 528 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 113,396 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 528 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 11,782 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W244 WOB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 528 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 26 years old, this BMW 528 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W244 WOB registered?

W244 WOB is a 2000 BMW 528, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is W244 WOB safe to buy?

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